Posts Tagged ‘Technology’

Ball Grid Array Technology

Posted 14 Jun 2010
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Great Global Grid: Emerging Technology Strategies

Posted 13 Jun 2010
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Emerging Technology Strategies and the Great Global Grid The next generation of the Internet will produce dramatic economic and social changes exceeding even the World Wide Web. Several emerging technologies are converging to create a Great Global Grid infrastructure where universal connectivity to large computing resources will be available for consumers and enterprises. The goal of this book is to provide a systematic survey of the full spectrum of Great Global Grid technologies from an enterprise viewpoint. The Great Global Grid – The range of technologies comprising the Great Global Grid is very wide. One of the main contributions of the book is to categorize these technologies in detail and … More >> Great Global Grid: Emerging Technology Strategies

Grid and Cloud Computing: A Business Perspective on Technology and Applications

Posted 11 Jun 2010
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In today’s dynamic business environment, IT departments are under permanent pressure to meet two divergent requirements: to reduce costs and to support business agility with higher flexibility and responsiveness of the IT infrastructure. Grid and Cloud Computing enable a new approach towards IT. They enable increased scalability and more efficient use of IT based on virtualization of heterogeneous and distributed IT resources. This book provides a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of Grids and Clouds and of how companies can benefit from them. A wide array of topics is covered, e.g. business models and legal aspects. The applicability of Grids and Clouds in companies is illustrated with four cases of… More >> Grid and Cloud Computing: A Business Perspective on Technology and Applications

V2G-101: A text about Vehicle-to-Grid, the technology which enables a future of clean and efficient electric-powered transportation.

Posted 25 May 2010
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V2G-101 is a text that explains how electric drive cars can interact with the electric grid to improve reliability and earn an income. It answers many commonly asked questions about electric vehicles (EVs) including, Are they cleaner than gas-powered cars? How do they make money? Are they less expensive to operate? How can the government help along this new technology? What EVs are coming to market? How do EVs and renewables fit together? What is a HEV, PHEV and NEV? The text includes detailed examples and calculations, related news articles, chapter summaries and review questions, and a 135-car appendix of electric cars past, present and coming in the future…. More >> V2G-101: A text about Vehicle-to-Grid, the technology which enables a future of clean and efficient electric-powered transportation.

Microgeneration: Microgeneration, Low-carbon economy, Autonomous building, Earthship, Off-the-grid, Appropriate technology, Citizenre, Hydrogen station, Emergency power system, Home fuel cell

Posted 21 May 2010
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Microgeneration is the generation of zero or low-carbon heat and power by individuals, small businesses and communities to meet their own needs…. More >> Microgeneration: Microgeneration, Low-carbon economy, Autonomous building, Earthship, Off-the-grid, Appropriate technology, Citizenre, Hydrogen station, Emergency power system, Home fuel cell

Networks and Grids: Technology and Theory

Posted 11 May 2010
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This textbook is intended for an undergraduate/graduate course on computer networks and for introductory courses dealing with performance evaluation of computers, networks, grids and telecommunication systems. Unlike other books on the subject, this text presents a balanced approach between technology and mathematical modeling. It covers networking and grid technology, algorithms (routing, error codes, protocol verification) and analysis (probability for networking with technological examples, queueing models and divisible load scheduling theory). This self-contained text progresses systematically and gives students numerous problems at the end of each chapter. Students in electrical engineering, computer engin… More >> Networks and Grids: Technology and Theory

Grid Networks: Enabling Grids with Advanced Communication Technology

Posted 22 Apr 2010
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A book that bridges the gap between the communities of network and Grid experts. Grid Networks describes the convergence of advanced networking technologies and Grid technologies, with special focus on their symbiotic relationship and the resulting new opportunities. Grid technology is applicable to many implementations, Computational Grids, Data Grids, Service Grids, and Instrumentation Grids. The authors cover a breadth of topics including recent research, featuring both theoretical concepts and empirical results. Beginning with an overview of Grid technologies, an analysis of distinguishing use cases and architectural attributes, and emerging standards. Travostino et al. discuss new dire… More >> Grid Networks: Enabling Grids with Advanced Communication Technology

Grid Computing: Practical Guide To Technology & Applications

Posted 20 Apr 2010
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Grid computing takes collective advantage of the vast improvements in micro-processor speeds, optical communications, raw storage capacity, the World Wide Web, and the Internet that have occurred over the last five years. A set of standards and protocols are being developed that completely dis-aggregate current computer platforms and distribute them across a network as resources that can be called into action by any eligible user (person or machine) at any time. Grid computing is revolutionizing the way companies utilize information technology in business. This book provides IT professionals with a clear, readable, and pragmatic overview to all aspects of grid computing technology, with hands-on guide… More >> Grid Computing: Practical Guide To Technology & Applications